AVGO vs WDC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Broadcom Inc. vs Western Digital Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AVGO | WDC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $321.68 | $343.67 |
| Market cap | $1.54T | $128.64B |
| P/E ratio | 42.9 | 12.1 |
| ROE | 44.25% | 129.60% |
| Profit margin | 42.94% | 69.20% |
| Revenue growth | 85.50% | 55.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.81% | 0.20% |
| Beta | 1.48 | 2.17 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AVGO vs WDC in plain English
- AVGO is the bigger company — about 11.9× the market cap of WDC.
- WDC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.1 vs 42.9).
- WDC earns a higher return on equity (130% vs 44%).
- AVGO is growing revenue faster (86% vs 56%).
- AVGO has the higher dividend yield (0.81% vs 0.20%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AVGO return calculator
See what $1,000 in Broadcom Inc. would be worth today.
WDC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Western Digital Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.